Michael Teslak

Michael Teslak
Born	December 2, 1985 (1985-12-02) (age 25) Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	192 lb (87 kg; 13 st 10 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
AHL team Former teams	UFA Philadelphia Phantoms Adirondack Phantoms
NHL Draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2008–present

Michael-Lee Teslak (born December 2, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who most recently played for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Playing career

Teslak started his career by playing Junior hockey for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL in 2003–04 going 8-11 with a 4.05 goals against average and .884 save percentage. Michael-Lee then spent the 2004–05 season with the Prince George Spruce Kings where he posted a 21-9 record with .931 save percentage and 2.47 goals against average. He was picked up by the Surrey Eagles for the playoffs and led them to the BCHL championship, and he earned the Coaches Choice Award for the 2004–05 season.

Following the 2004–05 season in the BCHL, Michael-Lee Teslak played college hockey for the Michigan Tech Huskies where he now ranks third all-time in career goals against average and save percentage.

After his Junior year of college, Teslak decided to leave early signing a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL which took effect on July 1, 2008. Meanwhile, Teslak played for their AHL affiliate the Philadelphia Phantoms. Since slipping in the AHL, Teslak has been moved down to the Elmira Jackals in the ECHL and is currently playing with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers.

Teslak recorded his first career professional win against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on April 5, 2008.[1]

Awards

• 2004–05: BCHL Coaches Choice
• 2005–07: All-WCHA Third-Team

Career statistics

Regular season

Season	Team	League	GP	W	L	T	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2003–04	Alberni Valley Bulldogs	BCHL	22	8	11	0	1139	77	0	4.05	.884
2004–05	Prince George Spruce Kings	BCHL	33	21	9	0	1920	79	1	2.47	.931
2005–06	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA	26	7	14	4	1437	88	0	3.68	.902
2006–07	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA	22	11	8	3	1259	42	4	2.00	.916
2007–08	Michigan Tech Huskies	WCHA	25	8	11	4	1389	51	1	2.20	.918
2007–08	Philadelphia Phantoms	AHL	5	2	2	0	236	10	0	2.54	.897
2008–09	Philadelphia Phantoms	AHL	6	2	3	0	332	18	0	3.25	.916
2008–09	Mississippi Sea Wolves	ECHL	1	0	1	0	60	4	0	4.00	.902
2008–09	Elmira Jackals	ECHL	33	17	9	4	1824	86	1	2.83	.904
2009–10	Adirondack Phantoms	AHL	5	1	1	1	248	16	0	3.86	.871
2009–10	Wheeling Nailers	ECHL	21	7	11	3	1252	80	0	3.83	.872
2009–10	Elmira Jackals	ECHL	12	5	5	2	729	36	0	2.96	.890
AHL Totals			16	5	6	1	816	44	0	3.24	.899
ECHL Totals			66	29	26	9	3865	206	1	3.20	.891

Playoffs

Season	Team	League	GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2007–08	Philadelphia Phantoms	AHL	1	0	0	27	3	0	6.55	.700
2008–09	Elmira Jackals	ECHL	10	4	6	671	29	1	2.59	.919
AHL Totals			1	0	0	27	3	0	6.55	.700
ECHL Totals			10	4	6	671	29	1	2.59	.919

External links

• Michael Teslak's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
• Michael Teslak's NHL player profile
• Michael Teslak at TSN.ca
• Michigan Tech Bio
• NHL Contract Signed

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Name	Teslak, Michael
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Date of birth	December 2, 1985
Place of birth	Fernie, British Columbia, Canada
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